GALLERY See online for our fan gallery from the Xavier festivities
NEWS Students, faculty discuss guns in classrooms, page 3
A&E UKURI poetry club makes a comeback, page 7
OPINIONS SOFT member seeks to clarify position, page 9
SPORTS Baseball season opener delayed due to snow, page 11
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON VOL. 60 NO. 28 FLYERS ROLL TO VICTORY AT HOME
The UD student section stands during a free throw late in the second half during a game against Xavier University, Saturday, Feb. 16, at UD Arena. UD won 70-59. See story, page 12. ETHAN KLOSTERMAN/MANAGING EDITOR UD faculty ‘not shocked’ by pope’s retirement j im vogel M.H.S.H., expressed that she ini- Miguel Diaz, university Profes- to do his duties. There were good circumstances prevent you from Staff Writer tially “was surprised, but not sur- sor of Faith and Culture and for- days and bad days.” performing the ministry, it is ok prised.” mer U.S. Ambassador to the Holy Diaz also highlights the enor- to step down.” “Having a sense of recent See, expressed a similar reaction mous significance of the pope’s William Portier, a religious In the wake of Pope Benedict church history this does not sur- and cited his personal observa- actions in terms of “humanizing studies professor and the Mary XVI’s announcement of his resig- prise me,” Zukowski said. “This is tions of the pope during his time the papacy.” Ann Spearin Chair of Catholic nation, effective Feb. 28 at 8 p.m., not the first time a pope has con- at the Vatican. “He recognizes that the human Theology, said that Benedict’s re- University of Dayton faculty mem- templated retirement. Pope Paul “I was not shocked,” Diaz said. person was both created for the in- tirement offers another alterna- bers have offered insight and per- VI discussed it and Pope John Paul “It comes as surprise, but I had finite and the limited,” Diaz said. tive for future popes. spective on this historic event for II alluded to it. It is not a new idea. seen his physical body and had “By stepping down, he has given “He had witnessed the long the Catholic Church. It was a surprise because it hap- witnessed how his schedule was permission to himself and to oth- Sister Angela Ann Zukowski, pened so quickly.” curtailed. It took him more energy er popes to say that when human See POPE on p.4
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The Dayton Auto Show will be Bruce Willis’ sequel to “A Good celebrating the 60th Anniversary Day to Die Hard” debuted with of the Chevrolet Corvette running $25 million from Friday to Sunday. through Feb. 21 to Feb. 24 at the The film “Identity Thief” brought in Dayton Convention Center in $23.4 million, ranking as a close downtown Dayton. Attendees will second. “Safe Haven,” starring not be able to purchase vehicles Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel at the show but can browse the came in third with $21.4 million. 2013 and 2014 models for future Information from miamiherald.com purchases. The show will be open from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information from Dayton Daily News
The Flyer Pep Band plays at the pre-game pep rally, Saturday, Feb. 16, in front of the Frericks Center. MEREDITH Volb l ey all tourney KARAVOLIS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER brings in 400 teams campus new england More than 400 teams played in the 13th annual President’s Cup Cr a rASHES into hot club of detroit wednesday workshop plg ay rOUNDS volleyball tournament hosted by local volleyball club Dayton irving porch to honor lost As part of the UD Art Series, a per- ArtStreet will be hosting a workshop Juniors, this past weekend. Teams students, teachers A driver crashed into the porch of formance by the Hot Club of Detroit where students will have the opportu- from across the country played 517 Irving Avenue Friday afternoon. The will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 in nity to create henna with Jessica Wy- matches at various sites in Dayton driver nearly hit the house, but came to Kennedy Union’s Boll Theatre. The club ant at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 in Sea Bright community members in and Columbus. Event organizers rest on the porch. The house was not features a gypsy jazz music played by ArtStreet Studio E. The event is free for Connecticut will construct 26 new estimate that the tournament added damaged, according to the Dayton acoustic and electric guitars, tenor and UD students, faculty and staff. playgrounds in areas affected by $1.5 million to the economy. Daily News. soprano sax, clarinet, accordion, ban- Hurricane Sandy to honor the 26 Information from wdtn.com Information from Cox Media Group doneon and upright bass. Tickets for victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary UD students and youth are $10. School shooting. The project, stretching to communities in New Jersey and New York, is called the Sandy Group Project - Where Angels Play. Information from app.com
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P ART-TIME JUDGE f amiliES of fire state sENATE approves psu dances for Air pollution ADMITS TO wrongly victims seek safety gay marriage children’s hospital closes roads SEALINg court docs improvements OXFORD -- Part-time But- The families of deceased Uni- SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois State UNIVERSITY PARK -- In the largest BEIJING -- Chinese travelling ler County judge Rob Lyons versity of Cincinnati students Senate recently passed legislation student-run philanthropy event in the through Beijing have been expe- admitted to improperly sealing Ellen Garner and Chad Kohls which allowed same-sex marriages world, Penn State University students riecing air pollution 30 times worse court records of convicted stu- have spurred Cincinnati officials in the state of Illinois. The bill is participated in “THON” where they than in the past, causing flights to be dents in order to protect student to weigh changes to the hous- waiting to be signed by Democratic danced for 46 hours to raise money cancelled and roads to be closed. reputations. The Cincinnati En- ing code. The two students died Gov. Pat Quinn who has said he will for Four Diamond’s Fund at Penn State The air pollution can cause respira- quirer is suing Lyons in the Ohio on New Year’s Day when a fire sign the bill into law. Hershey Children’s Hospital Saturday, tory infections, asthma, lung cancer, Information from Chicago Tribune Supreme Court in an effort to broke out in Kohl’s off-campus Feb. 26. The IFC/Panhellenic Dance cerebrovascular disease and detrmi- open the cases. house. Marathon raised $10.68 million last mental effects on children’s develop- Information from Cincinnati Enquirer Information from Dayton Daily News year. ment. Information from wpxi.com Information from guardian.co.uk ohio state cedarville missouri ohio saudi arabia Student government changes at university man faces 12 years community holds wrong blood president running leave students, alumni for bank robberies annual teeter-totter transfusion causes unopposed with questions marathon death COLUMBUS -- Undergraduate The abrupt retirement of Cedar- ST. LOUIS -- Odell McKinnis plead- CLEVELAND -- The Middleburg A 35-year-old Saudi woman Student President Taylor Stepp is ville University’s president has ed guilty to charges of first-degree Heights Community Church cele- died Saturday after receiving a running unopposed in his bid for students claiming the university robbery, three-counts of second- brated their 37th annual teeter-tot- wrong blood transfusion at Bisha re-election. No presidential can- has not transparent enough in degree robbery and second-degree tering marathon Saturday, Feb. 16. General Hospital. The woman didate has run unopposed since the reasons behind the depar- attemped robbery on Feb. 5. At the Those not participating in the event was giving type A blood instead 1966. There have only been four ture. The university trustees banks, McKinnis threatened the tell- collected donations for the Church of type 0. two-term presidents in OSU his- will meet Feb. 23 to discuss the ers by sending them notes saying he Ministries in Berea. Information from arabnews.com tory, including Ohio Treasurer events. knew where they lived. Information from Newsnet5 Josh Mandel in 1998 and 1999. Information from Dayton Daily News Information from stltoday.com Information from thelantern.com NEWS 3 FLYER NEWS | Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Benefit concert to raise mental health awareness mrep a gi owell English and American studies ma- Staff Writer jor and the activities coordinator for the Dayton chapter, said “we want The University of Dayton chapter to make the happiest-campus-ever of To Write Love on Her Arms will stigma a reality [at Dayton], where hold a spring benefit concert on Fri- everything is out in the open.” day, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m. Right now, the organization has The benefit concert features musi- mostly spread awareness by passing cians Lauren Eylise, Nick Fister and out lollipops in front of KU. The DVL Project. Eventually, the organization “We’re super excited,” said Greg hopes to take the UD community O’Block, a sophomore electronic one step further with an idea called media major and the technical di- SafeSpace. rector for the show. “It’s taken three SafeSpace would give Dayton months of hard work … [we’re] ex- students the opportunity to talk to cited to see how it turns out.” someone about the issues that they According to the organization’s are struggling with another peer vision statement posted on the and in a judgment-free environment. group’s website, TWLOHA is a The ultimate goal would be to have non-profit organization dedicated a program where someone from the to finding help for those struggling UD chapter would be matched with with depression, addiction, suicide a peer who needs someone to talk to and self-injury. The group seeks to about their issues. encourage, infom, inspire and help Right now, the project is only in directly those in treatment and re- the planning stages, but the chapter covery, acccording to their website. has high hopes for the future. The DVL Project practices for the TWLOHA Spring Benefit Concert. CONTRIBUTED BY GREGG O’BLOCK “It’s more like a community all The spring benefit concert for the about spreading hope and love,” said club will take place on Friday at 6 Gina Delisi, a senior business leader- her acoustic guitar and, as O’Block The group decided on a music concert called Heavy in Light and p.m. with the doors opening at 5:30 ship major in charge of promotion describes “her wonderful voice.” benefit concert because of the con- their connections with the annual p.m. on campus. Nick Fister, a senior entrepre- nections that can be forged between Warped Tour. Tickets are $5 and all proceeds go The spring benefit concert is neurship major, will be perform- those who are struggling and music. In addition, there will be talks to benefit the main organization. something new this year, with the ing at the event as well. Fister has “Music is a good way of reaching given by executive members of the If interested in the organization national headquarters of TWLOHA trained as a classical pianist from those who struggle with these is- board of UD’s chapter of To Write or the Spring Benefit Concert, email giving many chapters encourage- the age of eight. sues,” Delisi said. Love on Her Arms about the issues [email protected]. ment to put on such events. Finally, The DVL Project will play, The TWLOHA organization is the group deals with in between mu- If interested in the national orga- Lauren Eylise, a senior women with none other than O’ Block play- also well connected with music per- sical acts. nization of TWLOHA, visit twloha. and gender studies major, will play ing in the group. formances, with their own benefit Josh Chamberlain, a junior an com.
SOEAP professors, students debate guns in classrooms crisisantih r chair for the department of teacher believes arming teachers is a good shoot,” Russo said in his article. Dec. 14, 2012 in Newtown, Conn. Lead News Writer education, the University of Dayton idea,” said Charles Russo, the Panzer “Or, in a nightmare scenario, what The Cincinnati native said she crismorh o man does not have a separate course to Chair in Education and an adjunct if armed teachers become mentally heard about what was going from Editor-in-Chief train teachers in safety procedures, law professor. “I’d be surprised if the unstable and fire on students?” other teachers throughout the day, such as Kent State, nor are there university starts arming teachers.” Although Russo does not think the but didn’t realize the full scope of In wake of the Sandy Hook El- any plans to create an additional Russo, who had his article “Don’t university can do more than express the shooting until she saw the news ementary shooting, Kent State Uni- seminar. Arm Teachers” published in Educa- basic practices taught in capstone on television later that night. versity held a seminar last month However, Bowman said that UD tion Week on Jan. 30, said that he courses, he offered insight to how to “It was kind of scary,” Emerick to train teachers on how to respond pre-service teachers, individuals believes there is not much more UD manage gun threatening conflicts. said of the elementary school shoot- to conflicts such as engaging with a who are studying to become teach- can do. Because massacres, such as According to Russo, an educator ing. “I think there are a lot of kids gunman. ers, must complete capstone courses Sandy Hook, are rare, administra- must first anticipate what might go where school is their safe place. They The seminar conducted did not educating future teachers on how to tions should not go over-the-top in wrong and then take steps to avoid have things going on at home and contain education in standard prac- handle situations. implementing poor responses and them, which are outlined in school they feel insecure and they come to tices such as turning off lights, lock- “I think we are doing all that we policies. policy plans. school and they feel they can trust ing doors and hiding, but instead can do,” said Bowman. “We look at a In his article, Russo states that Most importantly, Russo stressed their teacher. They feel safe in the taught teachers essentials in how lot of scenarios in dealing with con- “only one percent of child homicides the concept that teachers, faculty classroom. You feel like that security to confront an intruder. According flict resolution and we embed these occur in school.” As a result, Russo and students must be vigilant when is ruined now too because we don’t to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the into the capstone course.” said putting armed weapons in the anticipating conflicts. have that same sense of security in seminar encouraged teachers to Although the issue on how to fur- hands of teachers can “exacerbate Rebecca Emerick, a senior early the classroom.” barricade doors, break windows to ther protect students is widely debat- tense situations” and may be more childhood education major, said she This semester, Emerick is student escape, and if confronted, keep mov- ed, one UD faculty member shared of harm than good. was working at the Erma Bombeck teaching a first grade class five days ing and throw objects. his opinion. “What if overzealous teachers Family Learning Center when the a According to Connie Bowman, the “I don’t know any lawyer who mistake visitors for intruders and Sandy Hook tragedy occurred on See TEACHERS on p.5 4 NEWS flyernews.com FLYER NEWS | Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Masses see spike in attendance on Ash Wednesday
For example, she explained that or- dinarily some people leave right after they receive the Eucharist. “Lent is the time to take more of your time to focus on your faith,” she said. The 6 p.m. Mass at the chapel at- tracted a packed house, as did the 4:30 p.m. Mass at Holy Angels where about 750 people attended, according to Mas- similian. Kyle Janowicz, a freshman ma- joring in accounting, observed Ash Wednesday at the 4:30 p.m. Mass at Holy Angels. “The entire church was overflow- ing,” Janowicz said. “I almost didn’t find a seat there, which was kind of surprising.” He has attended Mass at Holy An- gels on weekends in the past and no- ticed a large bump in the number of people at the Ash Wednesday service. As for the reasoning behind the increase Janowicz said he believes, as The Immaculate Conception Chapel. ETHAN KLOSTERMAN/MANAGING EDITOR many Catholics do, that Ash Wednes- day is “probably one of the most im- crisBndeh e l season and a commitment to grow in On a weekend in ordinary time the similian. portant days in the Church calendar.” Staff Writer faith during the special time for the mass usually attracts around 300 peo- While Ash Wednesday is a holy day For Janowicz, the ashes served as a church. ple, but on Ash Wednesday the 6 p.m. of obligation for Catholics, Massimil- sign of unity with his fellow Catholics. Last Wednesday, the Catholic Attendance for the Ash Wednesday attracted 175 more people for a rough ian notes that other factors contribute Janowicz said he enjoyed seeing the Church and the University of Dayton Mass far exceeded the typical num- estimate of 475 attendees, according to to the high attendance for the Mass new faces and hopes that the Lenten marked the beginning of Lent with bers for a weekend Mass. Massimilian. annually. season can help his peers re-connect Ash Wednesday Masses throughout Andrea Massimilian, a senior com- She said “Campus Ministry always “A lot of students see people’s fore- with their faith if they so choose. the day. munication major, noticed a large jokes around that people go to Mass heads, if they got ashes or not,” she “They’re trying to become a new Students participated in large jump in attendance for the Mass she on Easter, Christmas and the Masses said. “So you can tell who went to person so I feel like a lot of people who numbers attending Mass at the Cha- coordinates weekly. She is the head where they get free things like Ash Mass and who didn’t.” maybe haven’t connected with their pel of Immaculate Conception and Mass coordinator for the 6 p.m. Mass Wednesday and Palm Sunday.” Massimilian especially enjoyed the faith in a while feel like they need to Holy Angels where they received the at the chapel and attended service Likewise, more people go to Mass homily where the “message was to try come back for that day and touch base customary ashes on their foreheads, there during the same time on Ash on Sundays during Lent than during to get past the typical ‘Get whatever with God,” Janowicz said. signifying the beginning of the Lenten Wednesday. the rest of the year, according to Mas- you need and leave.’”
POPE age of 80 and therefore eligible to papacy is the oldest institution in (cont. from p. 1) vote for the next pope. She says it the world, so it's important to keep would be interesting to know how a very broad historical perspective decline into death of Pope John Pope Benedict’s actions will affect on anything a single pope does.” Paul II,” Portier said. “With his their choice for the next pope and Diaz said that there are three resignation, Pope Benedict leaves whether or not age will be a major major distinctions that Pope to his successors an alternative factor. Benedict will be remembered for to the precedent set by John Paul Michael Carter, a history profes- besides his retirement: his de- II, whose own conscience did not sor, stressed that Pope Benedict’s votion to bridging society and permit him to resign the office to actions do not necessarily set any religion, his awareness about which he had been called by God.” kind of precedent for future popes. the environment and his deeply Zukowski said that the decision “Retirement from office has academic and theological nature, could also influence the cardinals always been something within a highlighted in his three encycli- that will meet in conclave to elect pope's rights to do,” Carter said. cals and other papal writings that the next pope during Holy Week. “Most popes have historically will all be lasting contributions “There are many people who lived well into their eighties and to the church. thought it was unfair for [Pope even beyond. Pope Leo XIII, for Benedict XVI] to have to be in the example, died at the age of 93 in public forum, to have the media 1903. Several popes in history around him all the time,” she said. have decided to resign the office “He wants a strong image of the – Gregory XII in 1415, and before church leaders.” that, Celestine V in 1294. Those Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta greets Pope Benedict XVI, at the Vatican According to Zukowski, of the did not set precedents, so I see no in Rome, Jan. 16. The pontiff will resign, on Feb. 28. DOD PHOTO/ERIN A. 206 cardinals, 117 are under the reason why Benedict'’s would. The KIRK-CUOMO NEWS 5 FLYER NEWS | Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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break and asked my cooperating happen. You don’t know what you “They told us that if we didn’t why it wouldn’t be safe to have it on TEACHERS teacher if their school [Englewood can truly be prepared for until you know the lockdown policy of our your body. Kids don’t have that sense (cont. from p. 3) Elementary] was going to make any make decisions in those moments.” school, we should ask and get that of space, and they’ll come up and changes because of it, and she said Emerick said some members from information,” Emerick said. “They hug you or touch you, and I just don’t she didn’t think they were at this the education department have got- told us we need to be aware.” think that that’s a good idea because week at Englewood Elementary. moment because they worked re- ten together and discussed the de- She believes that guns should freak accidents happen. She said her experience in the class- ally hard on their lock down plan al- bate around guns in schools during a not be in a school setting regardless “I do understand why some peo- room has been enjoyable so far. ready, and they have a police officer weekly Thursday night meeting. She because of the amount of risk that ple would think it’s a good idea. I Emerick, though, knows that the that works with the school and we said she couldn’t remember what goes with having guns around young would be worried about that situ- recent talks and discussions revolv- do practices [of the lockdown drill] some of professors had said dur- children. ation where that weapon could ing around new school policies on every month. ing that meeting other than student “It’s a really controversial issue,” be used against me should I lose keeping children safe are complex. “I think sometimes in those situ- teachers should learn the lockdown she said. “… The reason I wouldn’t control of it.” “It’s really eye opening,” Emer- ations, you can’t plan out every sce- policy and procedure of their coop- want that in the classroom is because ick said. “I actually went back after nario. You don’t know what could erating school quickly. you get close to students a lot; that’s
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‘Side Effects’ movie offers big names, unique concept
back into a depression that appar- unhinged convincingly. ently also plagued her while her Perhaps the most unforgiving husband was in prison. She ap- role in the movie unfortunately pears to be suicidal and begins to was Tatum as the husband. The see a psychiatrist played by Jude poor guy just seems so happy and Law. He prescribes to her a new unassuming. He acted the part medication recommended by her well with what he was given, which previous doctor, played by Cath- doesn’t seem to be much. LANEY GIBSON erine Zeta Jones, with severe side Another character worth men- Staff Writer effects. Patients who take the medi- tioning who also is given the short cation sleepwalk and have no recol- end of the stick in the film is his “Side Effects” is a newly re- lection of what they have done. mother played by Anne Dowd. She leased original whodunit with a The first half of the film is in- played the character in such a way recognizable cast. triguing and hazy but not in a that it is hard not to just feel bad The movie opened on Feb. 9 and boring way. The film’s dream-like for her. Her son goes to prison, she only managed to make $10 million quality allows for the plot to build. doesn’t get enough screen time and in its opening weekend despite be- Mara plays the wife as the wounded her name is last on the film credits ing praised by critics. bird character convincingly in the on IMDB.com. I was excited to see this movie beginning and the audience cannot Catherine Zeta Jones comes into after noticing the “certified fresh” help but feel bad for the tiny de- play in the second half of the film, rating on my favorite pessimistic pressed women. Her acting deters which I call “Psychiatrist versus movie critic site, Rotten Tomatoes. any of the plot twists from being Psychiatrist” in which she actually I also wanted to see Channing Ta- prematurely evident. hits Jude Law over the head with tum in a non-stripper based film. Jude Law begins as a caricature a brief case. Her acting is almost Despite the fact that I had no idea of a British doctor. He dresses fancy satirical for a good portion of the what the movie was about specifi- and his accent is almost too ridicu- film with her voice never anything cally, the movie trailers give noth- lously proper. He nods and takes but seductive. However, like Jude ing away, so it seemed like it would notes at the appropriate times and Law, she eventually loses the overly at least keep my attention. is not very original. However, as cheesy voice and begins to give her Rooney Mara, probably most fa- the plot picks up and his character character depth. mous for “The Girl with the Dragon begins to unravel he proves his act- The film is relatively original Tattoo,” plays Emily, a 28-year-old ing ability. Despite the very obvi- and does include a degree of plot woman whose husband, Tatum, ous hints his paranoia is growing; twists to keep the audience on their was just released from prison for his sudden sloppy wardrobe, beer toes. However, some of the acting insider trading. drinking and the appearance that is off key but is redeemed toward “Side Effects,” directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Scott Z. After his release, Emily sinks he forgot to shave, he starts to come the end. Burns, was released Feb. 8. Human Race Theatre’s ‘Lombardi’ reveals, inspires CCHUTTEN The show opened Friday, Feb. 8 bardi’s relationships with his wife The set design is by Tamara L. vary depending on the day of the A&E Editor and will run until Sunday, Feb. 24. and players, he finds the coach to be Honesty, costume design by Ayn week desired. Group discounts are Directed by resident artist Tim a perfectionist whose every breath is Wood, lighting design by Resident available. Lile and based on the novel “When football, and a source of inspiration Artist John Rensel, sound design by A special performance on Tues- A passion for football is not nec- Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince with a few surprises of his own,” said Matthew P. Benjamin and video de- day, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. is called “Team essary to enjoy a bio-play about the Lombardi” by David Maraniss, a Pu- the release. sign by Shaunn Baker. Kay Carver is Jersey Tuesday,” when patrons can iconic 1960s Green Bay Packers’ litzer Prize-winning author, “Lom- Played by seasoned professional the production stage manager. Tara purchase an available ticket at The coach, Vincent Thomas Lombardi. bardi” has been “been a hit with au- actor Edward Furs, Lombardi is un- Lail is the producer Loft Theatre box office for $20 if they However, a passion to inspire and diences and critics alike,” according covered as a “husband, father, bully Show times are 8 p.m. on Wednes- come to the performance wearing drive to succeed might be. to a press release provided by the Hu- and friend,” according to the release. day through Saturday and 7 p.m. on any football team jersey, subject to “Lombardi” is presented by the man Race Theatre Company. The cast also includes Marcy Mc- Sundays and Tuesdays. Sunday mati- availability. Human Race Theatre Company, Set in 1965, reporter Michael Mc- Guigan as Marie Lombardi, Gabriel nees are at 2 p.m. For more information visit hu- shown at the Metropolitan Art Cen- Cormick, played by Jarred Baugh, is Lawrence as Dave Robinson, Bran- Single ticket prices are $36 and $40 manracetheatre.org or call Ticket ter’s Loft Theatre, located at 126 N. assigned to follow the winning coach. don Dahlquist as Paul Hornung and for adults, $34 and $38 for seniors and Center Stage at (937) 228-3630. Main St. in downtown Dayton. “As McCormick explores Lom- Ryan Imhoff as Jim Taylor. $17.50 and $19.50 for students. Prices
DRAWING FROM PERCEPTION VII JUDK YAL UT REACH ACROSS DAYTON L ENTEN FISH FRY Wright State University’s Robert and Elaine Curated by Jeanne Phillips, this exhibit spans REACH Across Dayton, an artistic program Holy Trinity Church will begin their annual Stein Galleries and Department of Art and three UD venues: ArtStreet, Gallery 249 and that celebrates cross-cultural awareness Fish Fry Friday with the start of the Lenten Art History presents “Drawing from Perception Roesch Library. It showcases the work of inter- through the arts and humanities is celebrating season. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 VII,” a show that focuses on contemporary nationally-recognized film and video artist Jud its 20th anniversary in the Dayton community. at the door and include three beverage tickets. examples of drawing from observation from Yalkut. It began Thursday, Jan. 31, and goes The Dayton Visual Arts Center is joining with Games will be played from 7-11 p.m. and fish various artists, including UD professor Erin until March 7. Sinclair Community College and EboNia Gal- will be served from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Holscher-Almazan. The show is open until lery to present the show, which runs through Feb. 24. Feb. 22. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 7 FLYER NEWS | Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The Who continues legacy through ‘Quadrophenia’ tour
ing. Daltrey, 68, and Townshend, 67, shend’s work being too much for a drophenia” tour was synced up with milling and jumping around the recently swung The Who’s North four-piece rock band to handle. the band and created a playful and stage like a much younger version American tour of “The Who: Qua- This version, though, was created touching back-and-forth between of himself. drophenia and More” – “Quadro- by Daltrey, and it was fantastic. Daltrey singing the chorus and After playing “Quadrophenia,” pheina” being the band’s 1973 rock The stage had three circular vid- Moon as the song’s main character. The Who played through some of opera that revolved around the life eo boards hanging above it with two Daltrey, who has had problems the fan favorites like “Won’t Get of Jimmy, a teenage Mod looking for more to the side. with his voice over the last few Fooled Again,” “Pinball Wizard,” acceptance in Britain in the 1960s. Throughout the entire show, vid- years, was in peak form. “Baba O’Riley,” “Behind Blue Eyes” chris m oorman I never thought I would ever see eo was played that correlated with While he couldn’t reach some of and “Who Are You.” Editor-in-Chief The Who live, yet alone see The the music. On several occasions, the notes he once could, some of the It was a nearly four-hour concert Who perform “Quadrophenia,” my there were tributes to former band tracks from the album were synced played by almost 70-year-old rock favorite album. So I jumped at the members, John Entwistle and Keith to play along with the band, so the legends for a large audience that The Who now consist of only two opportunity to drive the two hours Moon. audience had young Daltrey and old still vividly remembers the 1960s. living members, but don’t tell that to to Louisville to see The Who at the Entwistle’s was during “5:15,” Daltrey coming together to form a Not really the place for a 22- year- Roger Daltrey or Pete Townshend. KFC Yum! Center. when a video of one of his bass solos rich texture, especially for songs old, but it was one of the best times These two sexagenarian rock- The Who has tried, on several was shown entirely as drummer Zak like “Sea and Sand” and “The Dirty I’ve ever had. ers still know how to put on a live occasions, to tour “Quadrophenia,” Starkey, son of Ringo Starr, played Jobs.” So in the words of The Who: show, one that many of today’s mu- but it usually ends with the band along. Moon’s cameo in the song Townshend was superb on guitar, Long live rock. sic stars are incapable of perform- fighting and exhausted with Town- “Bell Boy” from the original “Qua- as always, and was energetic, wind-
UKURI club revitalized by freshmen at ArtStreet poetry slam
Mareowegi P ll explained the club and inspired the poets have to say. It seemed as high ratings, between one and 10, p.m., and is open to anyone who Staff Writer Townsend-Riley to reignite it. though everyone is ready to just but the winner of this week’s po- has any interest in poetry. The club now has a small but relax and listen to poetry. etry slam was by Inigo Monbeck, a The first event, an open-mic On Saturday, Feb. 16, ArtStreet mighty group of freshmen mem- At the beginning of the evening, Fairmont High School senior. night, will take place on April 5 showcased its first poetry slam in bers. But the group encourages each of the poets read their own Monbeck’s poems were beauti- from 6-8 p.m. in the ArtStreet am- years. anyone who is interested in join- selected poems, each one being fully written and easy to under- phitheater with refreshments. Recently, the poetry club on ing to “jump right in.” applauded and appreciated by the stand. They were also extremely All of those who have any inter- campus, UKURI, meaning “truth” “Don’t be shy,” said freshman audience. impressive as he had managed to est in writing, reading or listening in Swahili, has risen from the psychology and marketing major, Nearing the end of the evening pull together the poems in just a to poetry are welcome to attend, as ashes, with the issue of having all J. McLean. the actual slam began, where few short minutes before he stood it is an easy and fun way to learn previous members graduated last He said that those with even a competitors would be judged and up for the slam. more about poetry and to stimu- year. small background or interest in ranked on their poems and would Townsend-Riley read my favor- late your creativity. The club is now run by fresh- poetry are encouraged to join for win the prize of having their po- ite poem, about the strength of For more information on man communication major, Kw- a relaxed and carefree environ- ems featured on the Dayton poetry dreams and how you have to keep UKURI, email Townsend-Riley at ynn Townsend-Riley, who is club ment and that the group wants to blogspot. them with you in your heart and [email protected]. president. make sure that everyone’s voice is Each of the poems had to be per- mind everyday and not let other Townsend-Riley said she was ap- heard. formed in less than three minutes people take them away from you. proached by one of her professors The environment of the club and were judged using cards by The rekindled poetry club, about the club, due to herapparent is uplifting and everyone in the random judges in the audience. UKURI, meets every Wednesday passion for poetry. The professor group listens and appreciates what All of the poems were given in ArtStreet Studio C from 4:30-6
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-Dalai Lama forum Spiritual leader of Tibet, 1935- fneditorial Auto shows offer more fun declined: kicks from attaining high mpg’s or and a high-tech steering wheel, which you simply find enjoyment in execut- simulated driving on an actual race unirsityve has right to refuse comment, not change story ing your A to B routine – you must track – Road Atlanta – and respond- make it your goal to attend an auto ed to the driver’s every move with a Recently, our colleagues at The Hatchet, George Washington University’s stu- show at least once. moving chair and controls. dent newspaper, started publishing a feature at the top of its opinion section called If you are attending simply for the Chrysler and Toyota also had ex- “What the university won’t talk about this week”. Flyer News isn’t at that point sake of seeing cars in person, you hibits at the Chicago show. Chrysler yet, but many times this year administrators have declined to comment based on may get more than you bargained had two tracks set up for show atten- the perceived negative effect a story would have. daniel c leveland for. These shows give you the chance dants to test drive their vehicles; one Asst. Opinions Editor In this issue, Flyer News published a story on attendance at Ash Wednesday to get up-close to some of the newest which showcased sharp inclines and Mass. Flyer News hit a speed bump during the news gathering process. cars on the market; attendants are rough terrain for drivers to test the An email sent through the chain of command at Flyer News details how Cam- This past weekend, I attended an allowed to open doors, climb inside, capability of Jeeps and Ram trucks, pus Ministry officials had questions about the angle of the story, and would with- auto show for the first time in four experience the feel of the car, test the other which utilized a short – but hold details from Flyer News without first knowing why we’re covering the story years. For my family – a bunch of car out driver features and more. It’s like sweet – straight of concrete for the the way we intended. One official said there were other angles they would better guys – it was an automotive heaven, being in a new car showroom, but sporty vehicles from SRT to show off support. a vehicular Mecca, a place to see the without the annoyance of a pesky their rapid acceleration abilities. Toy- Administrators have every right to decline to comment, and we respect that newest of the new and speculate salesman breathing down your neck. ota’s track set up more of a Sunday right. But administrators should recognize who loses when they decide to keep about the most current trends in But auto shows aren’t just a place drive type atmosphere to let atten- quiet. As The Hatchet’s editor-in-chief, Priya Anand, told the Student Press Law the business. But while I was there, to see new cars that are already on dants experience the cars’ smooth- Center about the paper’s decision: “It hurts reporting when you don’t give out info I couldn’t help wishing more of my the market; in fact, many of the cars ness and comfort. … but it hurts the reader more than the journalist at the end of the day. You pay friends had been interested enough showcased are still concepts or in a With all the events being offered, tuition to go here, and that makes you a stakeholder.” to come along. pre-production stage. Because of this, auto shows today are becoming more We agree. We want to give voice to Campus Ministry – and every stakeholder I’ve grown quite used to the idea automakers tend to experiment with about experiencing and connecting in our community. That’s why Flyer News decided to run the story, “Masses see that, in our current stage of life, wild conceptual ideas. From cars like with new cars and technologies than spike in attendance numbers on Ash Wednesday,” to shed some light on a phe- many in our age group aren’t very the outlandish Hyundai Elantra Zom- simply looking at them, and more nomena even discussed during homilies: people go to Ash Wednesday Mass in enthused about cars. Our generation bie Survival Machine to the cartoon- interactive exhibits are being intro- numbers exceeding the routine. is not like previous ones in that, ex- ish Chevy Turbo Camaro, imagina- duced each year. The Campus Ministry official correctly acknowledged that stories published in citing cars are commonly too costly, tion tends to find its outlet here. Attending a show is easier than Flyer News affect student attitudes toward Campus Ministry. We’re keenly aware and fix-it-yourselfers are hindered by The entertaining exhibits offered making a trip to a big city like Chica- that what we choose to print matters. That’s why we believe Campus Ministry’s over-intrusive electronic nannies in- at auto shows also cater to more in- go or Detroit. This weekend, Dayton voice matters, and why the absence of its voice disappoints us. tertwined with cars’ computers. terests than cars. For example, at the will offer its own 2013 auto show, like It is the express mission of Flyer News to serve the campus community in a So why should we go see a bunch 2013 Chicago auto show, video game it has for years, in the Dayton Con- manner befitting a Catholic, Marianist university. Accordingly, we choose to cover of cars parked inside a building? geeks would find enjoyment in Cadil- vention Center. If you want to check these stories because we believe the success of Campus Ministry is integral to the If you have any interest in cars lac’s virtual driving simulator, which out some of the latest and greatest character, health and vitality of our institution. whatsoever – whether you like them showcased the CTS race car. Users in the auto industry, and really get a There are ways to gather information outside of the traditional university for the go-fast potential or the sleek, could climb into a moving, vibrat- chance to experience these cars, now spokesperson. In this case, we were able to write a fair and accurate story despite sexy styling; whether you get your ing machine with real driving pedals is your chance. an attempt to change the trajectory of our efforts. Word on the street... fnstaff 2012–2013 Do you think SOFT should have been officially recognized? editor-in-chief | Chris Moorman art director |Jessica Kleja 937-229-3892 asst. art director | Grace Wolford managing editors | William Garbe & multimedia editor | Scott Zingale Ethan Klosterman chief news writer | Brady Ashe asst. news editors | Meredith Whelchel & Kayleigh Fladung lead news writer | Chris Crisanti
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asst. opinions editor | Dan Cleveland chief photographer | Ian Moran “No, I don’t. SOFT contradicts “Yes, they’re not trying to contra- “Yes, because they are an open sports editor | Steven Wright advertising manager | Emma Ellis UD’s Catholic values. UD is doing dict Marianist values, they just forum for all religions.” 937-229-3813 asst. sports editor | Daniel Whitaker the right thing.” want to think their own way.” asst. advertising manager | Mallory webmaster | Michael Whitney Martindale copy editor | Connor Mabon AlxH e olecek LouisSO LTYSIAK Menarrisonga G asst. business manager | Kim Rossman Junior Senior Junior circulation manager | Scott Zingale Psychology Political Science Communication ONIONSPI 9 FLYER NEWS | Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Due process not in new US drone policy
sion to deliberately kill Americans targeted, but how high on the food assumed imminent. ican members of al-Qaida with working for al-Qaida and its affili- chain is a “high-level government What if we look at the example impunity. Future administrations ates by citing the right to national official?” And how does one deter- in another way? can often mold and reinterpret old self-defense and legal precedents. mine an “imminent threat” to the How many times have we seen precedents to fit their situation These processes and interpreta- nation? Instead of ironclad steps, on the news that another innocent and justify their ends, regardless tions I have laid out above set a these three qualifications are more person has been shot because a of the original context. The obvi- disturbing precedent for our due like a vague checklist that could be policeman perceived a threat that ous fear is that some future gov- process rights. easily manipulated by subjective never materialized or never ex- ernment would use the precedent emilyirles j The paper lays out certain reasoning. isted? Assuming a threat can have set down by this white paper to jus- Columnist, Senior qualifications that are meant to Another shaky support underly- unnecessarily fatal outcomes. tify the killing of Americans with- take the place of due process for a ing this memo is the argument that Our Constitution guarantees out trial as a repressive measure. A couple of weeks ago, while U.S. citizen who might be a target due process can be overruled in the us the right to due process of law, It may be a bit far-fetched, but it is many were arguing over the cor- of these attacks. We are expected name of national self-defense. The meaning we are afforded all the one we have to consider. rect interpretation of the Second to trust that these three qualifica- white paper makes the comparison rights, guarantees and protections I encourage my fellow UD stu- Amendment, the Due Process tions provide appropriate limita- with a policeman who has the right given to us by the Constitution dents to read the Justice Depart- Clause became a victim of drone tions to the government’s use of to use deadly force when a crimi- before we can be deprived of life, ment’s white paper so they can strikes. force against citizens. However, nal threatens him with violence. liberty or property. Drone strikes understand the Obama adminis- Two weeks ago NBC News man- the three qualifications are vague But the scenarios are fundamen- ordered against Americans with- trations justifications for order- aged to get a hold of a Justice De- towards important definitions and tally different. For the policeman, out trial, no matter how repulsive ing drone strikes on Americans partment white paper detailing processes. the criminal is physically nearby, their affiliations, are certainly a and learn about this dangerous the legal justification for killing For example, a well-informed, presumably threatening him with violation of this right. precedent for future generations. Americans who are members of al- high-level government official a gun or someone else; the threat Setting this precedent far out- Qaida. The 16-page paper goes to must determine the target poses is literally imminent. For the gov- weighs the supposed short-term great lengths to support the deci- an imminent threat before he is ernment’s scenario, the threat is benefits of being able to kill Amer-
letter to the editor SOFT member speaks out about group’s intentions
Because everyone seems to be of SOFT was made by the Rev. for a mistrial? prejudice that non-believers face teachings and examples of Christ. proclaiming their religious affili- Jim Fitz, S.M., in his front page Unlike the first article, which on this campus, a prejudice SOFT And from what I gathered of his ation before taking a stance on the response to the organization’s only feature the misperceptions has tried to mitigate by making teachings, he professed a message SOFT issue, I feel I must as well. denial. Concerning the rejection, that led to SOFT’s rejection, the an organizational goal to “reduce of love, tolerance and acceptance. I do not identify as Christian, he said that “SOFT has denied second was written from the the stigma associated with a lack So what would he do in this sit- nor atheist, nor anything. I have the faith side of the discussion,” perspective of ignorance and of faith and foster acceptance of uation? Deny a group of unlike- put far too much time and energy which is troubling for two reasons. arrogance that so stigmatizes freethinkers,” as stated in the con- minded people status because of into developing my belief system First, that it is objectively false. freethinkers. The author, Alex stitution, which Hunton clearly a fear of their differences or exer- to reduce it to a single word. But Both SOFT’s constitution and Hunton, all but declares the sub- failed to read. Incidentally, why cise that tolerance by embracing freethinker is one that I can accept mission statement make it unde- ordinate nature of nonbelievers are we giving a voice and platform them? and, as a member of SOFT, it’s the niably clear that the organization (“It’s one thing to have a different to those so woefully uneducated After reading the New Testa- one that I feel most at home with. is open to all creeds and faiths and, faith; it’s another to deny faith on this issue? We don’t ask illiter- ment, I would say the latter. So I’m going to clear some indeed, one of the organization’s altogether,” he writes) before go- ates for their opinions on matters But what do I know? I’m just a things up, because this is my ter- principle purposes is to promote ing on to mangle the reality of the of spelling. freethinker. ritory, and there’s too much igno- an interfaith dialogue. Second, situation, saying that SOFT has Every opinion against SOFT rance and misunderstanding sur- that Fitz was a consultant to the actively attempted to de-convert I’ve read immediately claims the rounding it. committee that denied SOFT’s rec- people of faith and that we seek “to Catholic, Marianist nature of the There were two articles pub- ognition, meaning that a person turn away from God” and encour- university as their main defense. lished in the last issue of Flyer oblivious to the basics of an or- age others to “dismiss their faith.” Let’s talk about that. Unless I’m News that featured the ignorance ganization wielded influence over That we are waging a war on severely mistaken, Catholicism is byronoskinson h that SOFT is so desperately needed its rejection. So we can’t appeal faith, as he claims, is utterly a subset of Christianity, that reli- jnioru to dispel. The first misperception anymore, but can we at least call laughable and only reveals the gion that endeavors to follow the philosophy & Biology
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Softball uds goe winless at north texas meyhueyick s 5 Chief Sports Writer Straight losses to open The University of Dayton soft- the season by the UD ball team opened its season un- softball team, all of able to pick up its first win, play- which came at the ing five games over the weekend at Lovelace Invitational the Lovelace Invitational in Den- in Denton, Texas. The ton, Texas, from Friday, Feb. 15, Flyers were outscored in through Sunday, Feb. 17. these games 23-6. On Friday, Dayton opened its season with a pair of losses to the University of Iowa, 3-0, and 9-2 to the University of Nebraska 12 Omaha. Following two more close Finish by UD junior Eric games on Saturday — a 4-2 loss to Gruenbacher at the Oklahoma State University and a 2013 Kent State Tune- 3-2 loss to the host University of Up Track and Field North Texas — the Flyers lost 4-0 Invitational, which was in another game against UNO on the team’s best finish. Sunday. He finished with a time Despite the loss-heavy record, of 15:17.09. head coach Cara LaPlaca said the team didn’t necessarily play poor- ly in any of the games. “We had a lot of consistency,” 14 LaPlaca said. “Our pitchers had The UD men’s basket- great outings and our seniors ball team’s largest lead stepped up.” against Xavier University Sophomore pitcher Kayla Eng- on Saturday, Feb. 16, lish threw a complete game in UD’s at UD Arena. Dayton loss to Iowa, throwing six strike- won 70-59 to improve outs and giving up just two hits. to 14-11 and 4-7 in the In the team’s first game against Atlantic 10 Conference on the season. UNO on Friday, however, English contributed to a 12-walk outing, splitting time with junior pitcher Alysha Isaacson and sophomore pitcher Lyndsey Diggs. Isaacson, 76 who started and pitched 1 1/3 in- nings, was credited with the loss. Points scored by the UD “We aren’t a bad team, we just track and field team in didn’t finish the way we wanted the Atlantic 10 Indoor to,” LaPlaca said. “In each of our Track and Field Cham- games, we’ve had good opportuni- pionships on Saturday, Feb. 16 and Sunday, ties to win.” Feb. 17. UD finished In the Oklahoma State game, fourth in the meet. Isaacson pitched a complete game, giving up four runs in the second inning on a grand slam by OSU Junior third baseman Dana Trotta rounds third base toward home plate during a game against Northern Kentucky sophomore catcher Taylor Wood- University, Sept. 18, 2011, at UD Softball Stadium. COURTESY OF ERIK SCHELKUN/ELSESTAR IMAGES all. Senior outfielder Kathleen Maloof hit a two-run homer in the North Texas, Dayton led 2-0 enter- 1/3 innings for UD and giving up ule is set up the way it is. She said 258 sixth inning to put the Flyers back ing the fifth inning. After English, five hits to go with six strikeouts. the team wants to face top compe- in the game, driving home sopho- gave up three runs on three hits, Junior shortstop Jordan Jennings tition for means of improvement. Days since the UD base- more outfielder Natalie Mariano. Isaacson (0-2) entered the game for was the only player to record a hit “Our schedule is strong, in that ball team last played a game. UD squared off OSU junior pitcher Simone UD, eventually ending the inning. for UD, going 2-for-3. it puts us up against tough oppo- against Gardner-Webb Freeman had a no-hitter through English was marked with the loss Maloof said she agreed with La- nents and forces us to get better University, losing the the first out of the sixth, and fin- but threw seven strikeouts on the Placa that it was a rough start to and adapt,” she said. “And we have only game it played 8-3. ished the game with 12 strikeouts. evening. the season but did not think that’s the talent to do that.” The three other games of “I think we have gotten a lot bet- “We have a really healthy pitch- not particularly a bad thing. Dayton next plays from Friday, the series were snowed ter at playing together,” Maloof ing group,” LaPlaca said. “We have “We can learn from this,” Feb. 22, through Sunday, Feb. 24, out. said. “We know what we need to four pitchers who are at 100 per- Maloof said. “Right now, we are when it travels to Bowling Green, do to win, it’s up to us to do it now. cent, and another who is coming [still] getting into the swing of Ky., for five games in the Holiday “Alysha did a good job pitching; back from [an injury] and will be things.” Inn Hilltopper Classic, hosted by that’s definitely not an issue for ready for us in the next month.” LaPlaca said nonconference op- Western Kentucky University. this team. We need to score.” On Sunday, English (0-3) re- ponents are always hard to face In Saturday’s late game against turned to the mound, throwing 5 this early, which is why the sched- SRTSPO 11 FLYER NEWS | Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Pro draft rules should not make exceptions for anyone
times this past season, he looked Just the thought of a player sit- season. For years, college basket- is a free education. While many like a man amongst boys on the ting out to guarantee himself a ball was passed over by many fu- might say they are there for the field. Yet, because of the rules, contract is mind boggling to me. ture NBA stars, and the game was sports and not the education, tell Clowney has to stay another season Clowney is a football player. He worse without them. me it’s not beneficial for them to at South Carolina. went to South Carolina to play foot- Now, we are able to see these get at least one year of schooling, These same fans then came to ball, not to sit around twiddling his stars of the future play for our and who knows, maybe it’ll inspire the same conclusion: Why not let thumbs until he can finally leave favorite college teams, and even them to go back and get their de- Clowney go pro as a special excep- for the NFL. if it is just for a year, it’s better gree later on in life. DAN WHITAKER tion? He’s clearly ready, just this Not only would this move be than nothing. I’m sure I would be Now, in the cases of Clowney Asst. Sports Editor one time let a kid go against the disrespectful to Clowney’s univer- hard- pressed to find a fan of the and Noel, people must remember rules because plainly they are silly sity and his fans, it would also be a Ohio State University who wouldn’t that these kids are the exception, in his case. major knock to his integrity. If all want LeBron James on their team and not the rule. Just because one With every beginning to an NFL Allowing Clowney to go against Clowney cares about at this point is for a year. player might be good enough, or off-season, there is the usual talk these rules would be mindless. collecting that NFL paycheck, then Plus, this mandatory one year al- another was struck down by an in- about the NFL draft, which players How can anyone justify which he is in the sport for the wrong rea- lows for these kids to see what they jury, does not mean that the whole will go where, who is on ESPN’s players should be able to skip out sons. really have against better competi- landscape should be changed. draft analyst Mel Kiper’s “Big on this declaration rule, and which Now, many sports fans might tion than in high school. For every These guys represent what is a Board,” and so on. one’s cannot? If Clowney is al- point to the recent injury of star kid who made the jump, there were small percentage of a system that This particular off-season, much lowed, it opens a Pandora’s Box of freshman center Nerlens Noel from some that probably could have ben- works overall. While it may be con- of the talk seems to be on a star col- other players who think they are fit the University of Kentucky bas- efited from at least a year at the sidered unfair for these kids to reap lege football player who is not eli- to make the jump to the pros, and ketball team as an example of why collegiate level (Kwame Brown, the benefits of their talents at the gible to be included. will argue their case on why they declaration rules in college sports anyone?) collegiate level, it’s also unfair to That player is University of can. It’s impossible to decipher are flawed. A consensus choice as On top of that, there are some cause so much change for just two South Carolina sophomore defen- who should go pro, and who can’t, the No. 1 draft pick among NBA ex- kids who get to college, and find people. sive end Jadeveon Clowney. and it’s completely unfair to allow perts, he tore his ACL in a recent they either don’t have the skills It seems the arguments that will One of the biggest stars from just one kid to go and the rest are game and is out for the season, they thought they had, or loved it be made in opposition to this will this past college football season, left behind. which may have an impact on his so much they wanted to stay for be people who think with their wal- Clowney is not eligible for the 2013 Discussion of this rule also led future NBA status. another year. A recent example let first. They will say that what is draft because only players with a these same supporters of Clowney While this injury was unfortu- that comes to mind was OSU for- being done to these kids is unjust minimum of three years of college heading to the pro’s to make anoth- nate, and I feel bad for this kid, ward Jared Sullinger, who stayed because of a monetary factor. experience can turn pro. er suggestion, being that Clowney it doesn’t mean there should be a for two seasons despite being a top While it may be true that the kids This has begun to cause many should sit out his entire junior sea- knee-jerk reaction to how bad the prospect after his freshman season. might have to wait an extra year football fans to question the draft son, so that he does not suffer any rules are. It was put in place for Notwithstanding the pull of a to get their million dollar checks, declaration rules, as it is pretty sort of injury and would be protect- a reason. It allows for all of these pro contract, people must remem- sometimes it might be best to step clear Clowney is ready for the pros. ing his draft stock. pro-caliber talents to play in one ber these kids who go to college are back and see that the experiences The 20-year-old is 6-feet, 6-inches Again, another absolutely ridic- of America’s most popular games, also getting a special chance that of having played at the college level and weighs 250 pounds. Multiple ulous proposition. college basketball, for at least one many others will not get, and that is priceless.
Baseball Opening series at Gardner-Webb cut short due to snow fall
Saffet r port its own in the bottom of the first contributed the only RBIs. with 15 hits, nine strikeouts and bases loaded with one out in the from sophomore infielder Ryan GWU was led on the mound by had six players with multiple hits. top of the sixth when play was sus- The University of Dayton base- Hodge. sophomore right-handed pitcher In the second, snow shortened pended. ball team lost the only game of a The Runnin’ Bulldogs then Matt Fraudin, who finished with game, sophomore right-handed The Flyers will return to North snow-shortened season opening scored five unanswered runs in three runs given up, all earned, on pitcher Noah Buettgen, making his Carolina for their next series, a series against Gardner-Webb Uni- the next two innings off UD se- five hits in five innings pitched, UD debut, held GWU to no runs on three-game set against University versity on Friday, Feb. 15, in Boil- nior right handed pitcher Parker and had two walks and seven just three hits with no walks and of North Carolina-Greensboro, ing Springs, N.C. Schrage to stretch the lead to 6-1. strikeouts, getting credit for the three strikeouts before the game which starts on Friday, Feb. 22. The series, which was supposed Schrage finished the game with six win. On offense, GWU finished was canceled. The Flyers had the to be a four-game set, had two of earned runs on 10 hits in three in- the games canceled due to heavy nings pitched with one walk and snow which covered the com- three strikeouts, and was credited plex, not allowing the games to be with the loss. played. The second game of the UD responded with two runs in Follow us on Twitter series, on Saturday, was tied with the top of the fourth off of a two- no score in the sixth inning when run home run from redshirt soph- play was postponed until Sunday, omore outfielder Spencer Rohr. where the game was canceled, end- GWU finished with runs in the ing it in a tie. bottom of the fourth and seventh @FlyerNews In the first game on Friday, UD to round out the scoring. jumped out to an early 1-0 lead fol- In total, UD was held to six hits @FlyerNewsSports lowing a solo home run by junior and struck out 12 times. Junior in- outfielder Mark Podlas. GWU re- fielder Robby Sunderman led UD sponded with a solo home run of with two hits, and Podlas and Rohr 12 SRTSPO flyernews.com FLYER NEWS | Tuesday, February 19, 2013
M en’s Basketball dayton controls pace in xavier victory stenri ve w ght most to me because it means we got Sports Editor the win,” Dillard said. “That was the Going through a season of close main objective of the day to come losses, including coming off to out here and get back in the win- back-to-back one-point defeats, the ner’s circle. We had a lot of guys University of Dayton men’s basket- contribute.” ball team needed a reason to think Dillard was one of four UD play- things could start going their way. ers with double digit points, includ- Playing in front of a sold out UD ing redshirt senior forward Josh Arena, Dayton quickly got out to a Benson with 16 points, and redshirt lead, which it held from almost start sophomore forward Matt Deren- to finish, in defeating Xavier Univer- becker and freshman forward Dys- sity 70-59 on Saturday, Feb. 16. hawn Pierre finishing with 10 each. Head coach Archie Miller said Dayton (14-11, 4-7) led 42-39 with Dayton had focused on the emotion 11:25 left in regulation, but Xavier of playing in a rivalry-type game found itself with a rare opportunity in the days before and thought his to tie the score. team understood what it needed to Freshman guard Semaj Christon do to compete. missed on a 3-point shot, which led “Coming in, they really handled to a four-on-one break for Dayton off us in game one,” Miller said. “We a rebound by redshirt junior guard spent a lot of time evaluating our- Vee Sanford. Leading the break, he selves on our first opportunity to would pass to Derenbecker, who play them and not really dwell on drained a three to push Dayton’s the really close losses that everyone lead back to six, and Xavier would wants to talk about.” never get closer. Redshirt senior guard Kevin Dil- “The biggest play in the game lard played 38 minutes in scoring 17 in my opinion was Vee Sanford to points, including a perfect 7-of-7 at Derenbecker in transition,” Miller the free throw line, and was named said. “That really, to me, gave a shot the Blackburn/McCafferty MVP. in the arm with some confidence as He said he was happier to have the we were really struggling. Vee, to be Blackburn/McCafferty Trophy honest with you, didn’t really have a than the MVP award. great scoring game, but he may have “The glass trophy means the made the best play of the game in The University of Dayton men’s basketball hoists the Blackburn/McCafferty Trophy after a game against Xavier University, Saturday, Feb. 16, at UD Arena. ETHAN KLOSTERMAN/MANAGING EDITOR
getting rid of that one to Matt.” “I thought our bench was ready and I know that rivalry. You can just Xavier (14-10, 7-4) scored the to go today with Matt getting 10 and appreciate it so much because we game’s first basket, but saw Day- [freshman forward Jalen Robinson] know we can start our own streak. ton jump out to a 10-2 lead within and Josh giving us pretty good ac- They have theirs at their place, and the first four minutes of the game, tion in there,” Miller said. “... To we’re going to break that next year, a lead it would never relinquish, watch Jalen be able to come into the and then we can get one of ours go- bringing the crowd at UD Arena to game and give us seven rebounds ing.” its feet early on. and nine points, it’s the type of ac- The win vaulted Dayton back into “Their energy fueled us from the tion we need. the race for a spot in the A-10 Tour- very beginning,” Dillard said of the “It’s probably the first time in a nament, moving into a tie for 12th crowd. “Ever since we run out of the long time we’ve been able to seize with Saint Bonaventure University. tunnel and saw the towels waving control from our offense and get a With five games left in the regular everywhere, I felt like that’s what nice cushion there as we finished season, Derenbecker said the team really energized us, and we rode the game.” is learning about the focus it needs that energy and created our own. Dayton’s win was its fourth in the to play with in order to make the Dayton was outrebounded in the last five games at UD Arena against season-end tournament. first meeting 36-18, but both teams Xavier. Although that streak does “[Freshman forward] Dyshawn finished Saturday with 28. not come close to approaching Xavi- Pierre said we have too many highs Christon led Xavier with 17 er’s dominance in Cincinnati over during the season and too many points on 5-of-18 shooting from the Dayton, Derenbecker said he feels lows,” Derenbecker said. “We’re floor and had a game-high five turn- the tide could be turning, and called trying to stay even keel and just overs. out a prediction for next season. take it one game at a time and focus Dayton had a 13-4 advantage in “Playing against Xavier, every- on [the University of Massachu- UD redshirt senior forward Josh Benson dunks during a game against fast break points, and its bench out- one knows that rivalry,” Deren- setts] in a week.” Xavier University, Saturday, Feb. 16, at UD Arena. Benson finished the game with 17 points, in the 70-59 UD victory. ETHAN KLOSTERMAN/MANAGING EDITOR scored Xavier’s 35-17. becker said. “I’m not even from here
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